Title: You Are My Joy Pt. 2
Author: rekkidbraka
Rating: T
Pairings: Tony D. and Ziva D.
Category: Romance
Disclaimer: No infringement intended.
Spoilers: None
Summary: It's time. Tony and Ziva get married. Baby Sarah, Tony The Tiger and the NCIS Family are there, Eli included. But are they ready for the Attack of the Killer DiNozzos (and Paddingtons)?

-------------------- You Are My Joy Pt. 2 ---------------------

[St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Washington D.C. -- at the altar]

"Go Time, Probie. In an hour, I'm gonna be Mr. Ziva David."

"You mean she's going to be Mrs. Tony DiNozzo."

"No. We flipped for it. She got to choose."

"That's... weird."

"For crying out loud, McGee, she's a ninja! The fates were against me."

"This is going to be some kind of honeymoon for you two."

"She won that in our poker game. All I know is I'll be hanging naked from grappling hooks at some point."

"WAAAY too much information, Tony."

"I never shoulda bet her double or nothing."

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"BIG D! Where have you BEEN, man? Ziva's freakin' out!"

"Abby! Shalom, my dear! No worries -- I would miss my daughter's wedding? Never! Where is my Ziva?"

"OH! OH! OH! She's all ready to walk down the aisle and she looks SOOOOOO gorgeous!"

"May I say, Miss Sciuto, that you yourself look fantastic in that dress? Black is certainly your color."

"Miss Sciuto... Look who's Mr. Formality all of a sudden!"

"At the risk of being forward... I must ask: Would you do me the honor of being my date for the day -- Abby?"

"Why, Big D, I thought you'd never ask. You got it. Now c'mon -- time to take that Daddy-Stroll down that aisle, like, before we have to get to the Synagogue. For the other ceremony."

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In the chapel, Baby Sarah and Tony The Tiger watched Ducky and Jimmy continue ushering in the guests from their perch atop Gibbs' strong shoulders. Director Vance, his wife and their two children sat up front. The director smiled at Tony, Tim and Gibbs. He offered Sarah a little wave and a wink. She giggled and waved back. Gibbs and Tim patted Tony on the back and Gibbs said, "Gotta go walk the walk, DiNozzo. See ya soon." Tony watched them leave and stood, alone, near the altar feeling on display before the assembled crowd.

Next to the Vance family, Uncle Vincenzo and Uncle Clive chatted about the state of the DiNozzo-Paddington clan's finances. Vincenzo told Clive the butcher business was doing well but he could always use a cash infusion. Clive pondered this, telling Vincenzo he'd been considering more American investments. A handshake sealed the deal. They'd tee off the next day and work out the details. Could Clive's new friend Dr. Mallard join? Of course, Vincenzo said, if his pal Jimmy could caddy.

Tony's eyes were fixed on the large wooden chapel doors. He was nervous at the prospect of finally becoming Ziva's husband but so excited he could hardly stand the waiting. His heart pounded so loud he wondered if everyone could hear it.

When the doors opened, three couples made their way down the aisle. First, Abby and Tim. Tony couldn't help but think they looked perfect together walking down the main aisle of a church. You guys are next, he thought, smiling. Then, Gibbs strolled down the aisle carrying Baby Sarah and Tony The Tiger. Tony broke out into a huge grin at the sight of his gruff Boss tenderly walking his baby girl down the church aisle. Someday that's gonna be me handing Sarah off to her own husband, Tony thought.

And then Ziva appeared with Eli. Tony couldn't breathe at the sight of his bride, she was so lovely. In a sleek off-white dress, her dark hair pulled back from her face, the veil covering her curls, Ziva made her way slowly towards Tony. Eli beamed with pride. Abby wiped back tears from her Maid of Honor position. Gibbs got misty, too.

Eli presented Ziva to Tony, who barely heard the priest's words during the wedding ceremony because he was so struck by how beautiful Ziva looked. He felt as if he were there, in the chapel saying the words and performing the traditional rites, but also as if he were watching everything that happened before him. Before he knew it, Tony heard himself repeating the promises to love, honor and cherish Ziva forsaking all others in sickness and in health until death should part them. Then he heard her say the same. Rings were exchanged; he heard the priest pronounce them man and wife.

Only after Ziva's lips met his in a tender kiss did Tony come back to himself. Looking into her dark brown eyes, brimming with tears of joy, he realized that they were finally married. He was her husband; she his wife. Tony pulled her to him, forgetting that the entire chapel was watching, just holding her close. The guests clapped.

"I love you, Ziva. So much," Tony whispered in her ear as he held her.

"And I love you, Tony," Ziva whispered back. "My husband."

"I'm gonna like being Mr. Ziva David," Tony said softly before they turned to walk from the altar.

Ziva laughed.

"I hope so," she joked. "As much as I will enjoy being Mrs. Tony DiNozzo."